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Canadafrica

– Bill Robertson

AFRICAN ROOTS MEETS CANADIAN ROOTS with an original sound that fuses World music with Folk music. CANADAFRICA creates a place for the complex interlocking rhythms of Africa to meet with the soulful and rich tunes of Blues.

Mike Stevens and Okaidja Afroso, two passionate musicians from very different backgrounds, bring their talents together with their debut album, “Where is the One?” This innovative record reveals how beautifully the sounds of the harmonica complements Ghanaian melodies.

Mike Stevens and Okaidja Afroso have both been pioneers in their respective genres for decades. With “Where is the One?” they have joined their diverse influences and experiences together to craft an album that is as distinct as the cultures that they were raised in. Here you will encounter the essence of Ghana’s Gold Coast intertwined with the deep roots of Folk and Blues music of North America.